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Professor Christopher Land is a faculty member at Anglia Ruskin University (ARU), holding a position in the School of Management within the Faculty of Business and Law. His research focuses on the future of work, organizational behavior, and sustainable production systems. He has held academic roles at institutions including the University of Warwick, where he earned his PhD in 2004. Key research areas include neo-craft practices, ethical business models, Industry 5.0, and wellbeing in the workplace.
Education
- PhD in Industrial and Business Studies, University of Warwick (2004)
- MA in Organization Studies (Distinction), University of Warwick
- BA (Hons) Interdisciplinary Human Studies (First Class), University of Bradford
Research Projects
- Horizon EU Project: Upskilling for Industry 5.0 (£5m collaborative project, 2022–2025)
- British Council-funded study on sustainable coffee production in India (2023–2024)
His work combines theoretical inquiry with qualitative methods, addressing topics like digitalization in manufacturing, tribal empowerment in global commodity chains, and the cultural imaginary of work futures. He has contributed to editorial boards of Organization Studies and ephemera.
Awards & Grants
- £600,000 co-investment in EU Horizon Project
- £40,000 British Council grant for coffee growers project
Professor Land advises doctoral students on topics such as Industry 5.0, ethical business models, and workplace wellbeing. His media engagements include BBC radio and TV appearances discussing work-related societal issues.
